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92-2324-01 Rev.D
Peel and Present Option
Contents of the Peel and Present Kit This kit contains the following items:
Peel and Present Assembly Platen Roller Assembly
Note: When using the Peel and Present Option do not exceed print or slew speeds above 6 IPS.
Tools Required The Peel and Present Option requires a #2 Flat and #2 Phillips screwdriver for installation.
Preparing the Printer
Turn the power off and unplug the printer. Remove any installed media from the printer. Open the cover and remove the Front Fascia by gently pulling it from the printer. Loosen and remove the Thumbscrew and then remove the Tear Plate
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Replacing the Platen Roller
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Inspect your printer and determine if the Platen Roller Assembly installed in your printer includes the Integral Gear as shown to the left. If the Integral Gear is present it is not necessary to replace the Platen Roller Assembly, proceed to ‘Installing the Peel and Present Assembly’
Integral Gear
Remove the Sensor Cover by pulling it from the printer in the direction of the arrows, as shown. (If equipped with the optional Present Sensor, first disconnect the cabling to the Options Connector).
Note: If necessary, the Front Panel can be loosened to facilitate the removal of the Sensor Cover.
Remove the two Screws securing the Bearing Plate then remove the Bearing Plate. Remove the Platen Roller Assembly.
Reassembly Place the Outside Bearing onto the Platen Roller Assembly. Using care to avoid the Platen Roller, place a very small amount of silicon grease on the Compound Gear. Position the new Platen Roller Assembly in the printer. Position the Bearing Plate onto the printer and secure with the two Screws. Position the Sensor Cover. Then rotate the cover inward until it snaps into place. Note: If necessary, the Front Panel can be loosened to facilitate the installation of the Sensor Cover.
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Installing the Peel and Present Assembly
Position the Peel and Present Assembly on the front of the printer and then tighten the mounting screw.
Peel and Present Assembly
Mounting Screw
Options Connector
Route the Present Sensor Cable along the Baseplate and on the inside of the Cable Guide as shown. Plug the end into the Options Connector as shown.
Cable Guide Baseplate
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Present Sensor Cable
Setup and Configuration The printer will automatically sense the presence of the Present Sensor and allow it to be enabled for present printing. If you wish to enable the Present Sensor it must be enabled within the menu system. To ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ the Present Sensor follow the steps below. Verify the printer is in the ‘Ready Mode’
Press the button. Using the button scroll to ‘Printer Options’ and press the button. Using the button scroll to ‘Present Sensor’ and press the button.
Using the button scroll to either ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable. Press the button to select the displayed setting, an asterisk will appear to the left of the setting indicating that it is selected. Once you have selected the desired setting press the button repeatedly until the ‘Save Changes’ message is displayed. Press the button to save the changes or the button to discard the changes. Note:
The use of the present sensor can also be controlled via software commands from the host.
Media Loading
Press in on the Peel Mechanism Latch and allow the Peel Mechanism Front Cover to swing open. Load the printer with media, (see the Operator’s Manual for more information). Peel Mechanism Latch
Peel Mechanism Front Cover
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Peel off at least 20 inches of labels from the label backing. Route the label backing as shown below. Route the Label Backing back to and around the Rewind Hub. Insert the edge of the Label Backing into the Slot on the Rewind Hub. Then insert the Media Retainer, (supplied with the Rewind Option) into the Slots on the Rewind Hub and rotate the Rewind Hub to remove any slack in the Label Backing.
Label Backing Slots Label Backing
Rewind Hub
Media Retainer
Close the Peel Mechanism Front Cover. Press and hold the Feed button for three seconds, the printer will then calibrate the media and normalize tracking. The printer should peel each label from its backing as it prints.
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Periodic Maintenance The Peel Mechanism Rollers will need to be disassembled and cleaned approximately every 100,000 inches to ensure trouble free operation. This cleaning interval may be more or less depending on the type of adhesive on the back of your media. Heavy or “gummy” adhesive will require more frequent cleaning. Upper Rollers: C-Clip
Remove the Peel Mechanism from the printer. Press in on the Latch and allow the Front Cover to swing open.
Latch Upper Roller Shaft
Remove the small C-Clip from the Upper Roller Shaft.
Front Cover
Upper Roller Shaft
Remove Upper Roller Shaft and associated Rollers. Note the order of the Rollers as they are removed, they must be re-installed in the same order.
Rollers
Clean all surfaces of the Rollers and the Upper Roller Shaft. Isopropyl Alcohol can be used, for heavy or stubborn deposits WD-40 or an adhesive remover can be used. Be sure all the ridges on the rollers are free of debris. Re-assemble the Upper Roller Shaft, Rollers, and C-Clip into the Peel Mechanism Assembly.
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Lower Rollers: Remove the Peel Mechanism from the printer. Press in on the Latch and allow the Front Cover to swing open. Push in on the Tab as shown, repeat for the other side and then remove the entire Lower Roller Assembly.
Push in on Tab
Lower Roller Assembly
Remove Lower Roller Shaft and associated Rollers. Note the order of the Rollers as they are removed, they must be re-installed in the same order.
Lower Roller Shaft
Clean all surfaces of the Rollers and the Lower Roller Shaft. Isopropyl Alcohol can be used, for heavy or stubborn deposits WD-40 or an adhesive remover can be used. Be sure all the ridges on the rollers are free of debris. Re-assemble the Lower Roller Shaft and Rollers. Reinstall the assembly into the Peel Mechanism Assembly.
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